Praha
Prague (Praha), the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, is a historic metropolis renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including the iconic Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
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Old Town Square
Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) is surrounded by buildings showcasing various architectural styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. Notable landmarks include the Old Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock (Orloj), the Church of Our Lady before Týn with its distinctive towers, St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial.
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Old Town Bridge Tower
Gothic masterpiece on the Old Town side of Prague’s Charles Bridge
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St. George’s Basilica
St. George’s Basilica, located within Prague Castle, is the oldest surviving church building in the castle complex and showcases Romanesque architecture with later Baroque additions.
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Clementinum Baroque Library
The Clementinum, a vast former Jesuit college in the heart of Prague’s Old Town, is home to what is often called the most beautiful library in the world. Built in 1722, its breathtaking Baroque hall is adorned with elaborate ceiling frescoes depicting science and art.
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Strahov Monastery
Founded in 1143, this Prague abbey boasts stunning Baroque architecture, including its renowned libraries with rare manuscripts and painted ceilings.
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Nerudova Street
Nerudova Street is one of Prague’s most picturesque lanes, leading up to the castle and famous for its beautifully preserved historical house signs, like the ‘Two Suns’ or ‘Three Fiddles’, which were used before house numbers existed. Named after the celebrated Czech writer Jan Neruda, who lived there, this steep, cobblestone street is lined with stunning Baroque and Renaissance palaces that once housed wealthy merchants and nobility.
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Troja Palace
Troja Palace is a Baroque chateau in Prague, renowned for its stunning gardens, impressive frescoes, and classical sculptures, showcasing a lavish example of 17th-century aristocratic residence.
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